The Thunder’s Russell Westbrook notched 20 points and 11 assists in a double-double but was outscored by team-mate Kevin Durant, who managed 26 points.

The Boston Celtics were too good for the Denver Nuggets as they triumphed 121-101, while the San Antonio Spurs enjoyed their trip to the Phoenix Suns courtesy of a 118-111 win, despite Alex Len’s double-double of 23 points and 13 rebounds for the home side.

Monta Ellis inspired the Indiana Pacers to a 105-102 win away to the Orlando Magic, with the Toronto Raptors triumphing in a low-scoring affair against the Memphis Grizzlies 98-85 as DeMar DeRozan continued his good form to score 21 points.

The Dallas Mavericks thrashed the Philadelphia 76ers 129-103, the Chicago Bulls were on the right side of a similarly one-sided scoreline against the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 126-115.

The Portland Trail Blazers got up over the Utah Jazz 115-111 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-96.